Chapter 0009: The Dark Sect of the Inner School

The young man urgently said: "Because I am knowledgeable, staying by your side will be of great help to you"

He intends to clarify things first. Taking a deep breath to suppress the murderous intent, Tang Yin asked in a solemn voice: "Have you seen the Dark Flame?"

The black flames instantly incinerated the soldier's body, and with a crisp sound of clanging, the armor and weapons fell to the ground, while the person had already vanished without a trace, not even a strand of hair remaining. The burned flesh transformed into a faint black mist, seemingly alive, as the mist disintegrated into countless wisps of smoke, penetrating through the pores of Tang Yin's body.

After a moment of respite, Tang Yin's mood gradually returned to calm. Looking around again, he could no longer find a single enemy soldier; weapons and armor were scattered all over the ground.

Tang Yin wielded the dark fire with a proficiency that could be said to surpass even that of Yan Lie. In this world, there is no martial arts; people cultivate various skills related to spiritual energy and spiritual weapons. However, Tang Yin has practiced martial arts since childhood, having been exposed to the martial arts of various sects to varying degrees. His agility, in particular, is both nimble and elusive, making him exceptionally formidable in the chaos of battle.

They do not know that the black flames used by Tang Yin are precisely the most difficult yet fundamental skill in the dark system of spiritual martial arts—Dark Fire. Burning the bodies of soldiers to transform them into spiritual energy for one's own absorption is the first layer of Dark Fire, the burning of death

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Yin let out a cold laugh and said slowly, "Only the dead will forever keep their mouths shut!" He had never been a soft-hearted person; from childhood to adulthood, in order to survive, his blade had unknowingly stained the blood of countless individuals. Now, he did not care about this one more youth, even though he was a person of the wind.

The young man let out a slight sigh of relief. When Tang Yin's killing intent was entirely directed at him, he felt as if the air around him had solidified, an invisible yet palpable pressure that seemed to crush and flatten him. He understood that this was the 'spiritual pressure'.

"Are you a human or a demon?" A silver-armored soldier was the first to react, swallowing hard with difficulty, looking at Tang Yin with fear, and asked in a trembling voice

However, what puzzled Tang Yin was that this young man before him clearly lacked spiritual energy, which meant he had never practiced spiritual martial arts. How could he possibly recognize that the fire he was using was dark fire

Hmph! Tang Yin chuckled coldly in his heart; this was exactly the effect he desired. He slowly retracted his spear and then threw it to the ground

Tang Yin could no longer contain himself and burst into hearty laughter, causing the dark fire in his palm to vanish. He felt that he was already mad enough, yet this young man was even crazier than he was. He mockingly said, "If you truly possess profound knowledge, why haven't you become an official by now? How could you still be a mere soldier?"

He felt the spiritual energy flowing slowly within him, and then looked down at his own palms. This is the Dark Fire, one of the most terrifying skills in the dark elemental martial arts. Tang Yin revealed a smile, ... the combination with Yan Lie is not without its advantages ...

Tang Yin and Yan Lie have combined, but the spiritual energy obtained is extremely limited. Currently, there is an urgent need for replenishment of spiritual energy. The enemy soldiers before him are undoubtedly the best targets for him to enhance his cultivation. However, he does not wish for the fact that he is a dark-type spiritual martial artist to be known, so he decides to let the soldiers of the Wind Kingdom escape, allowing him to act more freely.

He is now combining martial arts with spiritual martial techniques, resulting in a natural increase in power. Even ordinary spiritual warriors may not be his match, let alone these common soldiers

Hehe ... ... Haha ... ...

Yan Lie is a distinguished practitioner among the dark element spiritual warriors, and he has cultivated the most notorious and fearsome inner sect of the dark element.

Tang Yin first chuckled lightly, then threw his head back and laughed heartily. Although the spiritual energy he absorbed from a soldier was minimal, it nonetheless awakened the bloodthirsty nature deep within him. His ten fingers curled, and the dark flames in his palms blazed more fiercely. With a cold smile, he said: "Whether I am human or demon is none of your concern; today, none of you shall leave!"

Before his words had faded, he darted out, weaving through the crowd, his hands swinging as he went. Wherever he encountered someone, he set them ablaze; wherever he met a person, he burned them. He resembled a vengeful spirit, truly akin to a tiger among a flock of sheep

Nearly a hundred people, under the burning of the dark flames, vanished in an instant, with more than half gone. However, Tang Yin's speed did not slow down; instead, it increased. The spiritual energy within him rapidly accumulated with each kill, growing stronger and stronger. In the end, he could hardly control his own body, with only the thought of killing remaining in his mind

He let out a light sigh and said with a bitter smile, "I have never seen the Dark Flame; this is my first time witnessing it." Noticing Tang Yin raise his eyebrows, a look of confusion flashing in his eyes, he hurriedly added, "However, I have read many books. I am well-versed in astronomy and geography, and I have also read quite a few texts on dark elemental martial arts, so I do have some understanding of the Dark Flame."

"Is it you?" The person appearing behind Tang Yin was indeed the young man he had encountered earlier in the bushes. He had thought the young man had already fled with the other soldiers of the Wind Kingdom, but to his surprise, he had stayed behind. There was no doubt that the young man had seen everything clearly.

The soldier wielding the sword did not notice these; his attention was entirely focused on Tang Yin's head, intent on delivering a single blow to sever him from his body.

When the blade was less than three inches from Tang Yin's forehead, the latter finally moved. His body resembled that of an eel, shifting sideways by half a foot, neither more nor less, just barely evading the edge of the blade. Without waiting for the opponent to retract the knife and launch another attack, Tang Yin thrust his palm forward, seizing the man's face. The flames in his palm seemed to ignite upon contact with the oil, instantly enveloping the man's entire body.

Tang Yin asked with a smile: "Why?"

The dark system of spiritual martial arts is also divided into factions, which can be summarized into two major schools: the inner sect and the outer sect. The dark system of the outer sect is fundamentally no different from the light system of spiritual martial arts; both require practitioners to cultivate their own energy through personal training, differing only in the skills learned. In contrast, the dark system of the inner sect is entirely different; practitioners cannot increase their energy through personal cultivation but must engage in continuous battles, using dark fire to eliminate opponents in order to absorb their energy. Dark fire can be considered the most fundamental skill of the inner sect, yet it is also the most difficult to master. When first practicing dark fire, there is a significant risk of backlash, potentially leading to the practitioner's complete destruction. This inability to cultivate energy through personal effort and the necessity of constant combat to absorb energy contributes to the limited number of dark system practitioners. Furthermore, the existence of such an extreme and ruthless faction within the inner sect has led to the entire dark system of spiritual martial arts being heavily marginalized and suppressed, even being viewed as an adversary by light system practitioners. As a result, even those who wish to cultivate dark system martial arts often feel compelled to abandon their aspirations due to external pressures. This has further contributed to the scarcity of dark system practitioners.

Tang Yin stared intently at the young man for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter. He had encountered many arrogant individuals, but this young man was truly exceptional, daring to claim that he was 'well-versed in celestial phenomena above and knowledgeable in geography below,' displaying an extraordinary level of audacity.

Black ... ... the fire of darkness

Tang Yin remained calm and unhurried, not eager to evade. He watched as the steel blade, propelled by a fierce wind, approached him. He slightly turned his body, and with a sudden motion, opened his fist that hung by his side. A small black flame emerged in the palm of his hand, initially no larger than a marble, but in the blink of an eye, it spread to engulf his entire palm. The black flame was so strange that, upon closer inspection, it appeared as though his hand was shrouded in a dark mist.

Clang! After eliminating the last soldier fleeing for his life and absorbing the spiritual energy lingering in the air, the dark fire in Tang Yin's hand finally extinguished. He panted heavily, and although sweat covered his face and body, he did not feel fatigued. Instead, he experienced an inexplicable excitement and a sense of fulfillment within his body

Ah? The silver-armored soldiers were equally astonished, doubting whether he had lost his mind. With so many on their side, he actually threw away his weapon and turned to the book. Wasn't this tantamount to seeking death

The young man sensed his murderous intent, his heart jolted, and he shivered inwardly. However, he managed to appear calm on the surface, displaying a conciliatory smile as he said: "You... you need not worry. Although I have seen everything, I will absolutely not speak of it..."

Silence! The entire battlefield fell silent in an instant, and the silver-armored soldiers stared in astonishment, their mouths agape, forgetting to breathe. A living person had just been 'transformed' by Tang Yin, and the extraordinary scene before them was something they had never seen, nor even heard of. They even suspected that Tang Yin was using witchcraft or magic, as a deep sense of fear surged from their feet to the very tips of their hair.

With a spear in hand, everyone still held a degree of apprehension towards Tang Yin. Now that he has thrown away the spear, the soldiers all believe the opportunity has come. A burly soldier in silver armor let out a roar and took the lead in attacking. He gripped his knife with both hands, raised it high above his head, and viciously swung it down towards Tang Yin's head.

"Did you not run?" Tang Yin furrowed his brows, coldly staring at the young man. Although the other party was from the Wind Nation, the dark fire in his palm had not diminished; on the contrary, the killing intent in his eyes grew stronger.

Seeing that his murderous intent had diminished, the young man continued, "Therefore, you cannot kill me. If I die, it will bring you no benefit, only loss"

Hello!

The young man looked at Tang Yin with a strange expression and retorted, "How can a commoner become an official?"

The sudden voice from behind jolted Tang Yin back to reality, without any warning. The black flames that had previously vanished from his palm reignited, and at the same time, his entire body seemed to transform into a released arrow, swiftly darting backward.